Business Details
38 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Connecticut Dentist for Comprehensive Care
At Horn Howard D DDS, we believe a confident smile begins with exceptional dental care. Since 1988, our practice has prioritized personalized, gentle treatment for patients of all ages, from routine checkups to advanced restorative procedures. Our team focuses on comprehensive oral health, recognizing its critical connection to overall well-being, including early detection of systemic conditions like diabetes and heart disease. With locations in Kensington and Meriden, Connecticut, we offer flexible scheduling, emergency services, and financial options like CareCredit to ensure accessible care.Our commitment to modern techniques, such as custom teeth whitening and implant restoration, ensures lasting results tailored to each patient's needs. By maintaining open communication with specialists and emphasizing preventive care, we strive to preserve natural smiles while addressing complex dental challenges. Our dedication to community-focused service and continuous professional development underscores our reputation as trusted providers of Connecticut smiles.
Services
Preventative Dental Care
Teeth Whitening
Restorative Dentistry
Endodontics
Extractions
Dentures
Periodontal Treatments
Cosmetic Veneers
Implant Restoration
Gum Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We provide comprehensive dental care for patients aged three and older
- Our practice emphasizes early detection of systemic health issues through oral exams
- Offering CareCredit financing and accepting major dental insurance providers
- Available for dental emergencies during weekends
- Three convenient Connecticut locations with experienced dental professionals
Services
Preventative Dental Care
Our comprehensive preventive care includes periodontal evaluations, oral cancer screenings, and regular cleanings to maintain optimal oral health. Early detection of systemic conditions like diabetes through dental exams helps prevent serious complications. We emphasize patient education about home care routines and dietary habits that support long-term dental wellness.
Teeth Whitening
Custom-fitted bleaching trays deliver professional-grade whitening results in the comfort of your home. Our dentist-formulated solutions safely remove stains from coffee, smoking, and aging without damaging existing dental work. Most patients achieve noticeable improvement within one to two weeks of daily use.
Restorative Dentistry
We restore damaged or missing teeth using natural-looking crowns, bridges, and dentures that match your existing smile. Our approach preserves as much natural tooth structure as possible while ensuring functional chewing ability and aesthetic harmony with your facial features.
Endodontics
Specialized root canal treatments save severely decayed teeth using advanced techniques to remove infected pulp and seal the tooth. This preserves your natural dentition better than extraction and subsequent replacement options like implants or bridges.
Periodontal Treatments
Non-surgical periodontal therapy includes scaling and root planing to treat gum disease by removing plaque buildup below the gumline. We use antimicrobial treatments to reduce inflammation and promote healing, helping patients maintain their natural teeth longer.
People
Dr. Howard D. Horn
Dentist
Graduating from Georgetown School of Dentistry in 1985, Dr. Horn established his Connecticut practice in 1988. He focuses on whole-person dental care, connecting oral health to systemic wellness through comprehensive examinations and preventive strategies.
Questions
What dental services do you offer?
We provide preventive care, restorative treatments, cosmetic dentistry, periodontal therapy, and emergency dental services for all ages.
Do you accept dental insurance?
Yes, we accept Delta Dental, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna PPO, United Healthcare, Guardian, and Benecare insurance plans.
Are weekend appointments available?
We offer emergency dental services on weekends but maintain regular weekday hours for routine appointments.
What teeth whitening options exist?
Our custom at-home bleaching trays deliver professional results in 1-2 weeks using dentist-formulated whitening agents.
How does oral health affect overall wellness?
Untreated gum disease correlates with heart disease, diabetes complications, and pregnancy risks through bacterial inflammation pathways.
What financing options are available?
We offer CareCredit payment plans to make dental treatments more accessible for our Connecticut patients.
